Cryptic crossword clue
Warmly welcomes employees at stable and farm, joining general staff 4,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word GLAD HANDS

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The straight part
We know that "Warmly welcomes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case warmly welcomes = glad hands.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

GLAD HANDS verb
  1. To be overly friendly with (a stranger) in order to gain an advantage.
  2. To extend a glad hand (to someone); to welcome warmly.

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